Showing posts with label New Year. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Year. Show all posts

Friday, December 31, 2010

Tradition Custom of Burning the Old Man Gloom on New Year Eve


What is the tradition of burning the "Old Man"?
This is an old tradition done on December 31st, on which day an effigy made from old clothes is made and set afire, thereby burning to ashes all the troubles and problems of the past 12 months and beginning a new year afresh without any worries or sorrows. People dance and sing in happiness, saying a glad farewell to the effigy known as "Old Man Gloom".
Read this interesting article on Santa Fe's Old Man effigy, known as "Zozobra": Goodbye Old Man Gloom!

Check out the photos of an old man prepared for the ritual burning on December 31st: 

An old man ready for burning, while another headless lies at his feet  one lies at his feet   


 In the above photo, note the toy pistol lying near the feet of the headless effigy - looks like the worries of the old year are going to be shot away....Bang! Bang!....Poof!

A cardboard hold up the old man
In the above photo, note the lemon and chillies tied around the neck - in India, a lemon and chillies are tied and put at doorways of business establishments and new vehicles to ward off trouble and evil. So also, the above "old man" has a lemon and chillies tied around to get rid of its evil influences.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Best New Year Cards Messages SMS Greetings


Send 2011 New Year SMS Wishes from your cell phone and bring a smile to the recipient

 Ring out the old, Ring in the New!  
My Wish for you in 2011
May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts
May love stick to your face like Vaseline & May laughter assault your lips
May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and 
May happiness slap you across the face & may your tears be that of joy
 May the problems you had forget your home address!

In simple words….may the next Year be the best year of your life!

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Hope your New Year is
Bright with happiness
Rich with laughter
and Warm with love –
'cause that’s the only kind good enough
For someone as wonderful as YOU!

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May your New Year joys be many,
Your New Year cares be few
And may your luck be good luck
In all you plan to do.

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Wishing you good fortune, good health and success,
And all you may need for complete happiness;
A wonderful new year,
Delightful all through,
A future so rich
In life’s joys for you.

Happy new year!
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A thought and a greeting
And a wish that’s sincere
May the 12 months to come
Make a Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Venues and Entry Passes for New Year Party in Mumbai

2011 New Year Eve party in Mumbai
It's time to welcome the New Year and what better way than to take your sweetheart or family or friends for a 2011 New Year Eve party?! Ring out the old, Ring in the new with a New Year party in one of the popular restaurants and hotels in Mumbai which are locations of New Year Parties in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Remember though: Don't drink and drive. Hire a driver to take you home safely (see details at the end of this article)

Here's a list of Hotels and Restaurants in Mumbai organising New Year parties and the entry passes fees of New Year Parties in Mumbai

Where to Go for New Year Parties in Mumbai

1. New Year Party at Essel World, Gorai
Entry Fee: Rs.990/-
Address: Borivali (West), Mumbai – 91 Maharashtra
Ph: +91-22-28452222, 2530, 2474, 2473 / Fax: +91-22-28452711
Head Office in Mumbai: Continental Building, 135, Dr. Annie Besant road, Worli – 18, Ph: +91-22-24997474.

2. New Year Party at Trattoria Hotel Taj President
Entry Fee: Rs.2,200/-
Address: Hotel Taj President, G D Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai -400005, Maharashtra.
Ph: 022 - 66650808

3. New Year Party at Wink Hotel Taj President
Entry Fee: Rs.5,500/-
Address: Taj President Hotel, G D Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ph: 022 - 66650808

4. New Year Party at Red Zen, Marriott Hotel
Entry Fee: Rs. 2,000/-
Address: 215 Mathuradas Vasanji Road (Andheri-Kurla Road), Andheri East, Mumbai – 400059, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 61369999

5. New Year Party at Valhalla
Entry Fee:Rs. 2,000 – Rs, 3,000/-
Address: Eros Theatre Building, 42 Maharhi Karve Road,, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020 Maharashtra.
Ph: 022 - 67353535

6. New Year Party at Imperial Palace
Entry Fee: Rs.2,500/-
Address: Royal Palms, Goregaon East Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: +91 (22) 28716000 / +91 (22) 67133000

7. New Year Party at Hard Rock Café
Entry Fee: Rs.3,500/-
Address: Bdmc Compound, Behind Bombay Dyeing, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66155959

8. New Year Party at Shiro
Entry Fee: Rs.4,500/-
Address: Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 24383008

9. New Year Party at Tryst
Entry Fee: Rs.4,000/-
Address: Phoenix Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai (next to Gajalee) Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66614366 , 66614365 

10. New Year Party at Atrium Lounge
Entry Fee: Rs.2,500/-
Address: Bandra West Band Stand, Mumbai Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66681234

11. New Year Party at Pollyesthers
Entry Fee: Rs.3,500/-
Address: Battery St, Apollo Bandar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22871122

12. New Year Party at Velvet Lounge
Entry Fee: Rs.2,000/-
Address: Lakeside Chalet, # 2&3B, L&T Gate, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400087
Ph: 022 - 66927576

13. New Year Party at Enigma
Entry Fee: Rs.6,900/-
J Address: uhu Beach Juhu Tara Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra 
Ph: 022 - 66933000

New Year Party for Couples in Mumbai

1. New Year Party at Indulge
Entry Fee: Rs.3,000/-
Address: Palm Beach Road, Sector 14, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai Maharashtra
Ph: 0215 - 27563830

2. New Year Party at Kino 108
Entry Fee: Rs.6,000/-
Address: Veera Desai Junction, JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai (Opposite Apna Bazar)
Ph: 9820052222

3. New Year Party at Prive
Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-
Address: 41/44 Monrepos, Ground Floor, Minoo Desai Road, Formerly Athena Club, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22028700

4. New Year Party at Tetsuma
Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-
Address: Minoo Desai Rd, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22876578

5. New Year Party at Vie Lounge & Deck
Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-
Address: 102, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 – 26603003 / 26604884

6. New Year Party at Hype
Entry Fee: Rs.8,000/-
Address: Royal Garden, 4th Floor, Atria Mall, Dr. Annie Beasant Road, (Opp Poonam Chambers), Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 – 24813799 / 67363799 / 9004775777

Once again an important reminder: PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE

Where to hire a Party Driver in Mumbai to drive you home safely after the New Year party.
Contact: APT Party Drivers
Charges: Services are on offer from 10.00 pm to 2.00 am for Rs.400/- [beyond 2.00 am there is an overtime charge of Rs.50/-per hour]
Office - 3, Anjali Niwas,Vakola Bridge,Demello Compound, behind Dr. Manjrekar Clinic, Santacruz (East),
Mumbai 400055
Proprietor: Mr. Abhay Pednekar
Ph: 022 64482009
Mobile: 9004190255
Mobile: 9004190256
info@aptpartydrivers.com

Please do share your New Party experience in the comments box below. Did it rock? Did you doze off out of sheer boredom? Did you really enjoy it?